# Intel Stock Surges 255% But Valuation Lags

> Intel's stock jumped 255% in a year but Wall Street now questions if the high price tag is too risky for investors.
- Title: Intel Stock Surges 255% But Valuation Lags · 24/7 Wall St.
- Summary: Intel's stock jumped 255% in a year but Wall Street now questions if the high price tag is too risky for investors. Intel's stock has risen 255% but its high…
- Keywords: intel, nvidia, intc, nasdaq, foundry, revenue, stock, valuation, market cap, forward pe, earnings, Surges
- Source: 24/7 Wall St. — https://247wallst.com/investing/2026/09/21/from-24-to-109-intels-comeback-is-real-the-price-tag-is-now-the-problem
- Author: Omor Ibne Ehsan
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:05:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: intel, nvidia, intc, nasdaq, foundry, ai, revenue, stock, valuation, market cap, forward pe, earnings
## Intel's Stock Jump
Intel's stock surged 255% in a year to $108.60, hitting a 255.25% one-year gain.

> Intel's stock has surged over 250% in a year
## Nvidia Takes Stake
Nvidia invested $5 billion in Intel during Q3 2025, validating Intel's operational improvements.

> NVIDIA just took a $5 billion stake
## Strong Revenue Growth
Intel reported $16.13 billion in Q2 revenue, a 25.4% year-over-year increase beating estimates.

> Q2 revenue reached $16.13 billion, up 25.4% year over year
## AI Revenue Surge
Data center and AI revenue hit $6.26 billion, a 59% year-over-year jump with Xeon 6 selected for NVIDIA's DGX systems.

> Data Center and AI revenue hit $6.26 billion, up 59%
## CEO's Strong Claim
CEO Lip-Bu Tan called Q2 Intel's revenue growth the strongest in fifteen years, with 18A chips entering high-volume production.

> Tan called the quarter Intel’s 'strongest revenue growth in more than fifteen years'
## Valuation Concerns
Intel's market cap is $574 billion with a 57x forward P/E, but Wall Street's consensus is to hold with 32 holds versus 14 buys.

> Market cap sits at roughly $574 billion on a forward P/E of 57x
## Bull Case
Bullish investors see Intel's potential for foundry separation by 2030 and AI-driven growth, but the stock is still expensive.

> Melius values the parts at near $200 and floats a possible foundry separation around 2030
## Key takeaway

Intel's stock has risen 255% but its high valuation makes it risky for investors to hold.